Legacy Self Storage Management Launches

Legacy Self Storage Management, a new third-party management company purpose-built for privately held self-storage owners, officially launched operations on April 1, 2026. Co-founded by industry veterans Ray Tuohy and Paul Conzelman, Legacy enters the market currently managing over 40 properties spanning seven states across the Western United States and Sun Belt region.

The self-storage industry remains one of the most fragmented sectors in commercial real estate, with an estimated 65 percent of all U.S. facilities owned by independent operators. Many of these owners manage just one to three properties and are looking for a management partner that understands their priorities—protecting asset value, maximizing cash flow, and maintaining the personal touch that built their business. Legacy was founded to serve this community, combining institutional-quality operations with the personalized service and aligned incentives that private owners value most.

Generational Expertise, Owner-Operator Mentality

Legacy’s founding team brings a rare combination of depth and perspective to the third-party management space. Ray Tuohy has been a leader in the self-storage industry since 1985, bringing more than four decades of hands-on operational experience. He previously co-founded a successful management company that managed over 60 facilities and operated for over 25 years. Paul Conzelman brings more than 20 years of experience spanning the full lifecycle of self-storage assets—from ground-up development to the day-to-day operations of an established portfolio. As President of SC Development, Conzelman has developed and owns self-storage properties throughout California, Hawaii, and Nevada. Their depth of ownership and operations experience is woven into every aspect of how Legacy serves its clients.

The leadership team also includes Ruben Rivera as Vice President of Operations, overseeing day-to-day portfolio management and ensuring consistent performance standards across all properties, and Spencer Tuohy as Regional Manager and Technology Lead, representing the next generation of leadership and driving adoption of AI tools, automation platforms, and next-generation property management systems.

Technology-Forward Operations

While grounded in decades of operational experience, Legacy embraces a technology-forward approach to property management. The company’s philosophy is simple: meet the customer where they want to be met. Whether that means automated leasing tools that let prospective tenants engage on their own schedule, smart access and security systems that provide convenience and peace of mind, data analytics that help owners see exactly how their properties are performing, or AI-driven revenue management that optimizes pricing with real-time market data—Legacy ensures that every interaction is seamless, modern, and tailored to the way today’s customers expect to do business.

National Reach, Local Focus

Legacy launches with over 40 properties under management across California, Arizona, Texas, Utah, Hawaii, and Nevada, with operations headquartered in Anaheim, California. The company’s service offering spans full operational management, revenue optimization through dynamic pricing strategies, marketing and lead generation, transparent monthly financial reporting, tenant insurance programs, and integrated technology solutions.